Melica ciliata
Ciliate Melic, Hairy Melicgrass
Also known as: Arundo ciliata (L.) Clairv. +17 more
- Arundo ciliata (L.) Clairv.
- Beckeria ciliata (L.) Bernh. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Beckeria ciliata Bernh.
- Beckeria ciliata Bernh. ex Rchb.
- Beckeria montana Bernh.
- Claudia ciliata (L.) Opiz
- Dalucum ciliatum (L.) Bubani
- Lasiagrostis variegata G.Mey.
- Melica balansae Boiss. & Balansa
- Melica benedictoi Pau
- Melica benedictoi Pau ex Zapater
- Melica bossieri Reut. ex Boiss.
- Melica caespitosa Schur
- Melica cappadocica Boiss.
- Melica ceretana Sennen
- Melica ciliata f. aequiglumis (Papp) Papp & Beldie
- Melica ciliata f. flavescens (Schur) Papp & Beldie
- Melica ciliata f. hirtella W.Hempel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Melica ciliata (commonly known as Ciliate Melic or Hairy melicgrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
South Australia